Wow! Our family has been able to get some rest, recharge, and renew our commitment to one another as we left Atlanta for a few days and headed to South Carolina. We were able to enjoy Easter here with Mom and Dad Keith before leaving for our "retreat". It was precious to see Eli find eggs and follow bubbles from a bubble machine he was given on Easter. More than that it was a blessing to be able to reflect on what Easter was all about and why Jesus had to endure the cross to cleanse our souls....oh, how indebted we are for His sacrifice and His glorious resurrection! We are reminded of the truth found in Galatians 2:19-21
"For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!"
None is more worthy of our everything than the One who gave us everything! I stand in awe!
It's hard to write after thinking of this gift, but I praise Him for showing me a glimpse of His greatness by walking on the beach with my wonderful husband on Monday afternoon! What a precious time we were able to spend together (without Eli). It was a much needed "time away" with "just us"...but, we missed the little guy (who was having tons of fun in Orangeburg with his Nana, great grandparents, and aunts! What a blessing family is! Needless to say we had an incredible time at the beach enjoying quality time together (my love language!).
We ended up going by Charleston on the way back to visit with family and see Eli....it was such a beautiful little town (crowded but sweet). We were able to get some good seafood before "our time" came to and end...but we were glad to see that Eli still remembered us!
We have been cleaning and doing laundry today, but it was nice to get back to a routine. We are more rested and are overwhelmingly blessed to have had the opportunity to get away and enjoy each other and reflect on how good the Lord is in all His timing! We are about the celebrate three years of marriage and so much has changed, but we are convinced more than ever that the Lord brought us together and isn't done showing us Himself and what He wants to do with us. We are forever grateful for His grace, mercy, and presence in our lives.
"For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!"
None is more worthy of our everything than the One who gave us everything! I stand in awe!
It's hard to write after thinking of this gift, but I praise Him for showing me a glimpse of His greatness by walking on the beach with my wonderful husband on Monday afternoon! What a precious time we were able to spend together (without Eli). It was a much needed "time away" with "just us"...but, we missed the little guy (who was having tons of fun in Orangeburg with his Nana, great grandparents, and aunts! What a blessing family is! Needless to say we had an incredible time at the beach enjoying quality time together (my love language!).
We ended up going by Charleston on the way back to visit with family and see Eli....it was such a beautiful little town (crowded but sweet). We were able to get some good seafood before "our time" came to and end...but we were glad to see that Eli still remembered us!
We have been cleaning and doing laundry today, but it was nice to get back to a routine. We are more rested and are overwhelmingly blessed to have had the opportunity to get away and enjoy each other and reflect on how good the Lord is in all His timing! We are about the celebrate three years of marriage and so much has changed, but we are convinced more than ever that the Lord brought us together and isn't done showing us Himself and what He wants to do with us. We are forever grateful for His grace, mercy, and presence in our lives.
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AMEN!
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